By Harvey Chertok
Accompany Hiroya Minakuchi in his five-year immersion into the lives of killer whales. Minakuchi's brilliant cinematography brings these dolphins up close as never before.
With the aid of specially developed underwater cameras, he films spectacular scenes, including a dramatic personal encounter with several dolphins who come within a few feet of his lens. His camera captures a fascinating birth at sea, orcas above the water, breaching and "spy hopping," and the rarely filmed "rubbing ritual."
Reviews
~ "Four stars. Highly recommended. Orca is an exciting and entertaining tape, exploring the myths and realities of killer whales. Brilliant photography…."- Children's Video Report
~ "Highly recommended…it will inform, fascinate, and be thoroughly enjoyed…."- School Library Journal
~ "A beautiful documentary…Highly recommended."- Video Librarian
~ "Highly recommended…will long remain in the viewer's memory. Very enjoyable and informative."- Science Books and Films
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